Diplomatic and Investment Push: Qatar Chamber has been invited to Sierra Leone’s West Africa Integration & Investment Summit (WAIIS 2026) in Lungi, with talks focused on trade and deals in agriculture, energy, mining, infrastructure, logistics, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing and fisheries. Constitutional Governance: President Julius Maada Bio has referred Sierra Leone’s Constitutional (Amendment) Bill to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion, seeking constitutional clarity and wider national consensus amid intense political debate. Budget Planning: Government has started the FY2027 budget preparation process, with national policy hearings set for Sept. 16 at Miatta Civic Centre, followed by bilateral budget discussions for MDAs. Early Childhood Development: First Lady Fatima Bio launched the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Network, urging stakeholders to move from words to action so every child can access early learning, nutrition, healthcare and responsive caregiving. Labour and Social Protection: Employment Minister Umaru Napoleon Koroma met NGOs to strengthen collaboration as the ministry shifts toward effective implementation; Orange Sierra Leone also paid a courtesy visit to discuss employee welfare and HR development. Environment and Biodiversity: EPA held a workshop to develop an implementation plan for NBSAP 3.0, supported by UNEP, to protect ecosystems and mobilise biodiversity financing. Human Trafficking Focus: NAPTIP and France inaugurated the PROTECT project to strengthen anti-trafficking capacity across Nigeria and West Africa, including Sierra Leone, with attention on digital recruitment and cross-border cooperation. Sports: Sierra Leone forward Samuel Gandi ended an eight-match goal drought for Politehnica UTM, scoring in a 2-1 loss to Zimbru.